week of 6/1

Unit 10  Session 1

FOOLISH ENVY

1 SAMUEL 8:4-20

 

Key Concept:

God sometimes allows foolishness so we recognize it.

Through Israel's history, the Lord always provided a human leader. Moses led the people out of Egypt, and Joshua led them into the promised land. Judges governed the people of Israel with deteriorating levels of success after the death of Joshua. Though Samuel was a well-respected prophet, priest, and judge, his sons did not follow the Lord faithfully as their father did. Therefore, the people petitioned for new leadership - they want a king. This pivotal moment in Israel's history fulfilled God's words to Moses in Deuteronomy 17 and paved the way for the kingdom of Israel under Saul, David, Solomon, and ultimately Jesus.

As you examine 1 Samuel 8:4-20:

✞   Reflect on the fact that God allows us the freedom to choose our way even if 

    it leads to sorrowful results.

     

✞   Consider how the desire to be like the world is a strong force of temptation

    even for believers today.